Pirate coat
2 commentsThis open-front coat of red and pale gold damask features a fitted bodice lined in a contrasting black and gold brocade, with bias strips of the brocade binding the armholes. The lower half of...
view details
Magenta beaded leaf and brocade jacket
Magenta giant-scale leaf-print fabric has leaves outlined in emerald and gold beads, is fully lined with pale green and gold brocade, and closes with an enameled dragonfly button and gold loop.
view details
Red thread velvet embroidered coat
1 commentEmbroidered coat features thread velvet leaves, unusual design with no side seams. Hidden pockets, lantern-shaped sleeves, deep back vent, and faux ‘curly fur’ standup...
view details
Black and red 'goth-style' coat
1 commentThis coat is made of black microsuede, black metallic textured fabric, with red crushed taffeta faux waistcoat front and stand-up collar (shown folded down to show fabric). Front waistcoat...
view details
Fancy Fabric Contest
Upload a photo of a special occasion garment you’ve made from one
of the following fabrics by 11:59pm ET, January 4th, 2010.
Fancy Fabrics:
Satin, Lace, Beaded fabrics, Sequined fabrics,
Embroidered fabrics, Sparkled fabrics, Metallic fabrics, Brocade,
Velvet, Shantung, Organza, Taffeta, Charmeuse and Lamé.
Be sure to
include details about your garment including what fabric you used and
the techniques you used in constructing your garment.
We’ll choose the
top 5 finalists based on the mastery of construction techniques shown
and the design that best accentuates the fabric being used.
ThreadsMagazine.com members will choose the final winner, who will win a 3-in-1 Craft Lamp from Ottlite and a $150 gift certificate to The Ribbon Store.
See official rules for details.

















